Carbondale Man Arrested by Mattoon Police at Train Depot

A Carbondale man was arrested by the Mattoon Police at the train depot for Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing Service of Process, Thursday.

On Thursday, January 5th shortly before 7am, 28 year old, Danial A. Hitt, of Carbondale was arrested by the Mattoon Police at the train depot. Hitt allegedly had been asked to leave a Northbound Amtrak train for behaving in a drunk and disorderly manner. Hitt, then allegedly pulled a fire alarm at the train depot, summoning police as there was no fire. Additionally, Hitt refused to comply with the booking procedures.

Danial A. Hitt was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing Service of Process.

Download the free Effingham Radio app for music, news, contests and more!